Tuesday, December 14, 2010

What’s so bad about losing a tooth?Teeth can be lost due to an accident or other trauma, but the most common reason people lose a tooth is because of gum disease and/or decay. So, is it a big deal to lose a tooth? I mean you can’t die from it, right? No, you can’t, but losing even a single tooth can cause the other teeth to shift and move around – not good. This can affect chewing and your ability to absorb nutrients from your food. Other bad things can happen; your face will change shape, often looking “sunken.” This can make you look much older than you really are. Your speech can be affected. Because it’s harder to chew with missing teeth, you may find yourself favoring softer foods and more carbohydrates, which can cause you to gain weight. The best way to treat a missing tooth (or missing teeth) is with dental implants. An implant can replace one tooth or many. They can be made to look so natural that even a dentist has to look hard to tell the difference.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Tongue piercings seem to be a very bad idea. How bad?Yes, they can look cool, but they can also fracture your teeth as well as make it much easier to get a nasty infection of the tongue and lips. Dentists have estimated that up to 40% of people who have metal rings or other oral piercings have had big problems from tooth fractures and infection.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

My 12-year-old son likes to chew ice. Is this harmful?Tooth enamel is very hard, but that doesn’t mean you can’t break it. Try to avoid eating “hard foods” such as popcorn. Don’t crack nut shells with your teeth or chew on ice. Opening packages with your teeth can also damage the enamel.

Friday, December 10, 2010

I’m considering braces but isn’t it hard to keep your teeth clean while wearing braces?It’s harder to keep your teeth and gums clean and healthy if you wear braces. This means you must be even more of a fanatic about brushing and flossing, or two years later your teeth will be beautifully straight but loaded with cavities. Plaque can easily accumulate around the brackets, which can cause “white spots,” damage to the enamel, decay, and cavities.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Flintridge Dental Studio of La Canada Flintridge California is pleased to announce that they can now be found on the mobile web. Our lighter version of our web site allow mobile surfers to view information about our dental care services in La Canada Flintridge CA.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

To “restore” is to bring back to a former condition. This includes crowns, ﬁxed bridges, implants, tooth-colored ﬁllings, and custom life-like dentures and partials. Cosmetic procedures such as porcelain veneers and bonding help to restore and make your smile the way it was meant to be – beautiful!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Dr. Harmik Derhartounian created Flintridge Dental Studio to offer beautiful smiles to people in the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys.

Dr. Harmik earned his dental degree in 1993 from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He also has a medical degree from the University of Padova School of Medicine in Padova, Italy. Dr. Harmik is a member of the American Dental Association, the San Fernando Valley Dental Society, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. Dr. Harmik is committed to continuing education courses as a way to offer the best and most modern dentistry available. This training has focused on areas such as esthetic dentistry and conscious sedation, and most recently, he received advanced training resulting in certification as an Invisalign™ Premier Provider. His dedication to lifelong learning ensures you and your family the best dental care available, both today and in the future.

Monday, September 20, 2010

Brushing Two Times A Day Is A Way To Healthy Heart

This week the findings of a new study by the specialists from University College London were revealed. British experts are convinced that brushing our teeth two times a day is a perfect way not only to keep our teeth and guns healthy, or prevent bad breath, but it also a great strategy to avoid such problems as heart disease and keep away other serious cardio-vascular ailments.

According to the specialists, dental bacteria can affect our cardio-vascular health, and this study was aimed on researching the effects of our brushing habits on our heart. The experiments and surveys, led by Prof. Richard Watt from University College London, involved 11,000 male and female participants with different dental problems and heart health. The scientists analyzed medical histories of the patients, took their blood samples, interviewed them to learn more about their lifestyle, habits and family.

According to the records, 6 out of 10 participants visit a dentist once per 6 months, and 7 out of 10 participants have a habit of brushing their teeth two times a day. After analyzing the information and adjusting the data received, the specialists found out that those who brush their teeth two times a day on a regular basis have 70% lower chances to develop a heart disease. Therefore, brushing you teeth in the morning and in the evening is a way to healthy heart and living a long life.

It was a known fact that there are links between dental and cardio-vascular health, but this study became the first scientific research for the last 20 years, which was specifically carried out to understand the connections between these two factors. The findings and conclusions of the British specialists were recently published in the British Medical Journal.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Dental Checkups Can Help Reveal Other Health Problems

The issues of dental care and personal hygiene are among the most topical social concerns of modern health care enthusiasts. According to the statistics, due to high prices for dental services and the requirements of our business life, very often we neglect visiting a dental specialist every 6 months for a regular checkup. This tendency is increasing, making public dental health get worse and worse.

In particular, specialists found out that lots of American people have such serious dental problem as gum disease, but they are not aware of the fact as they do not visit their dentists regularly. The same can be said about other dental diseases, which are closely linked to many serious health conditions and ailments, including heart disease, arthritis, hypertension, diabetes and many more. If we do not do regular dental checkups, we have no opportunity to get important information and prevent the development of other diseases which are very serious and sometimes even lethal.

This issue became a subject of interest of a group of dental specialists at one of the scientific centers in Virginia. As a result, one of the leaders of the research, Charles Martin, wrote a book which tells the wide audience how much oral hygiene is important for our overall health and what role it plays for maintaining excellent health or for effective weight management.

Martin underlines that in case if anything is not right in the body, there are always signs in our oral area. Therefore, dental checkup is one of the most effective ways to reveal other health problems, starting from common sore throat and ending up with increased risks for heart disease. He says that if the situation with children is more or less acceptable as children have regular checkups in their schools, adults must pay serious attention on the problem. That is why the dental specialist encourages citizens to buy affordable discounted dental plans and never miss regular checkups at their dentists.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

To continue discussing the previously mentioned issue related to increasing number of people who suffer from severe dental phobias, we’d like to talk about another very effective technique to calm down stresses and fears related to visiting a dentist. Many modern dental clinics and dental offices are offering their clients an interesting approach to treating those patients who fear of dentists: sedation dentistry.

As it becomes apparent from its name, sedation dentistry involves giving a certain sedative medication to a patient before starting actual dental treatment. Usually, a sedative is administered orally (as a pill) or intravenously. Specialists define two types of sedation dentistry techniques: conscious SD (when the patient remains awake and aware about what’s going on during the procedure) and unconscious (or sleep) SP (when the patient remains asleep during the procedure).

Actually, there are three levels or types of sedation dentistry. The first one embraces applying Nitrous Oxide, known also as ‘laughing gas’ which is believed to help patient feel more relax and establish a good connection and trust between the patient and the dental specialist. Oral conscious sedation is the second level. It involves giving the patient a special pill, which slows down metabolism of the patient and his responses slow down substantially. Oral conscious sedationpill makes patients feel a little drowsy and considerably less sensitive to pain and discomfort linked to dental procedures.

Finally, the third type of sedation dentistry approach is called Intravenously Administered (IV) sedation. It mean using a small line in order to administer a medication and keep the patients, who have severe fears and cases of dental phobias, asleep during the whole period of the procedure. It is reported that all these three approaches work fine for the majority of the patients and can be used regardless of the type of dental procedure: a missing tooth replacement, tooth restoration, dental filling placing and so on. Ask for more information in your local dental clinics and dental offices.

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Stop Snoring and Sleep Better!Dental Snoring Treatment CAAre you or a loved one unable to get a good night’s sleep because of snoring or sleep apnea? We have a simple, effective way to treat not only snoring but sleep apnea that is an alternative to the bulky CPAP machine. Our dental device you wear at night can reduce annoying snoring and sleep apnea without surgery or medication. You CAN sleep better! Just ask us how.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Is it possible to have a completely comfortable dental visit with virtually no pain and never feel the drill or that dreaded needle? At Flintridge Dental Studio it is! We use a breakthrough dental laser called the Waterlase MD™ that REPLACES SHOTS and DRILLS for most dental procedures.

The Waterlase actually focuses its energy on water it sprays out instead of on the tooth to instantly vaporize tooth decay. It’s so painless, most of the time patients don’t even require a shot. Since this new laser sterilizes the tooth as it removes decay, without creating micro-cracks in teeth like the drill can, it greatly reduces the possibility of ever needing a crown or root canal. And because there is no heat buildup or vibration, there is no inflammation of the nerve, so tooth sensitivity is no longer an issue. In fact, the Waterlase has so many benefits, it’s truly changing the way we do dentistry!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Did you know that one American dies every hour from oral cancer? And the mortality rate has remained virtually unchanged for 40 years? The good news is that there’s a 90% cure rate if it’s detected early. We are very pleased to provide one of the most effective oral cancer screenings available today. Vizilite™ is the newest FDA-approved oral cancer screening system. We perform the exam using the specially designed light. Any suspicious tissue is immediately and easily visible. This screening could literally save your life!

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Our top priority is to treat each patient as an individual, to get to know them personally, and not merely treat them as a chart number or “the next patient.” We promise all our patients the same things: a caring and attentive staff, an enthusiastic manner, and state-of-the-art dental care delivered with exceptional comfort in a friendly atmosphere. Spa-like amenities including blankets, hot towels, iPods™, paraffin hand dips, refreshments, and much more coming soon!

Monday, July 12, 2010

Dental Care in a Relaxing EnvironmentEven though we take great pride in being able to deliver painless injections, some people are naturally anxious at even the thought of a needle. If you or a loved one breaks into a cold sweat at the mention of the word “dentist,” we have a simple solution. One hour before your visit, you take a pill that we dispense to you. You will reach a level of sedation that allows you to respond to questions but mostly sleep through your entire visit. This is ideal for fearful people or those who have a busy schedule and want to get all their treatment done in one visit. With some cases, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas).

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Welcome to dentistry in the 21st century! We are pleased to offer crowns made with CEREC™, a highly precise computer milling machine that makes crowns right in the office, in about an hour. No more temporaries, additional visits, or crowns that don’t seem to fit right. Just because CEREC crowns are convenient and aesthetically desirable doesn’t mean you have to give up function. These modern restorations dramatically reduce cracking, lowering the likelihood of needing future root canal treatment. Due to the custom design and precise fit, CEREC restorations are bonded to the tooth with the optimum strength available. We are pleased to be among the first in our community to offer crowns with the CEREC machine. If you have ever had a crown placed the traditional way, we are sure you will notice the difference!

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Missing Teeth? Why Not ‘Grow’ New Ones?Dental implants are the ideal way to replace lost teeth. From the teeth at the front of the mouth, which are the most visible, to the back teeth, which should be solid enough to eat a full variety of foods, implants can help you recapture a beautiful and healthy smile. Unlike bridges or removable dentures, which sit on top of the gums, dental implants are placed under the gums. The “tooth” placed on an implant appears life-like, because it comes through the gums just like the original did – it’s like growing a new tooth! Implants can be used to replace any number of lost teeth. Even people with no teeth can benefit from implants, because they can replace their dentures with teeth that don’t move around when they talk, and they don’t need to be taken out at night. Because we handle the entire process from implant placement to crown fabrication, there’s no need to be referred to another office. Call for a no-obligation implant consultation today.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

KöR Deep Bleaching is so effective it is the only whitening in the world that will whiten even congenital and tetracycline-discolored teeth in a short time. And, with easy occasional maintenance at home, the results are PERMANENT, even if you drink tea, coffee, or red wine. It even solves the problem of teeth sensitivity. If you’ve been unable to bleach your teeth due to sensitivity, well, now you can! If you’ve been disappointed with results in the past, if you’ve been waiting for the right technique to come along, if you want truly WHITE teeth, this is THE REAL DEAL!

We also offer take-home tray services. With them, you receive supplies and instructions to complete the whitening process in the privacy of your own home. This procedure is safe and effective with dazzling results in just 1-14 days!

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Dr. Harmik
Derhartounian created Flintridge Dental Studio to offer beautiful smiles to
people in the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys.

Dr. Harmik
earned his dental degree in 1993 from the University of the Pacific
School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He also has a medical degree from
the University of Padova School of Medicine in Padova, Italy. Dr. Harmik
is a member of the American Dental Association, the San Fernando Valley
Dental Society, International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and the
Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation. Dr. Harmik is committed to
continuing education courses as a way to offer the best and most modern
dentistry available. This training has focused on areas such as esthetic
dentistry and conscious sedation, and most recently, he received
advanced training resulting in certification as an Invisalign™ Premier
Provider. His dedication to lifelong learning ensures you and your
family the best dental care available, both today and in the future.